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UGT 530R

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,973 mi
Last recorded35,973 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGT 530R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,973 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazzard switch not working pre1986

Fail 19 Apr 2022 35,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazzard switch not working pre1986

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,279 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

small chip on window screen

Pass 31 Jan 2020 32,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 29,880 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 29,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,758 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,498 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 26,244 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steerin rack

Fail 2 May 2012 26,244 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s no plate light has only 1 bulb working

play in steerin rack

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,945 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,945 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 24,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 24,248 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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UGT 530R is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UGT 530R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UGT 530R registered?

UGT 530R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 30 March 1977.

Is UGT 530R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGT 530R shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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